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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 261.63 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 261.63 and 112.79 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 261.63 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/261.63 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 261.63 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 29,509.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,509.90/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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